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Don Victoria Softball League
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Don Victoria Softball League
April 2, 2012
Coaches Meeting for
T-Ball Coaches
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Agenda
Introductions League Structure & Overview Coaches’ Responsibilities & Duties Play & Learn Format Role of Convenor
– How to deal with problems Review of League rules Equipment management Wrap-up
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DVSL Coaches’ Meeting
Welcome and Introductions
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Don Victoria Softball League
Overview of League & Structure
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2012Don Victoria Softball League Executive
Co-Chairs:– Dan Leliever– Juanita Devine
UIC – Brian Cook Treasurer- Karen Fraser Registrar- Warren Jones Equip.& Fac.- Vacant Web-master- Mike Fusco Secretary- Juanita Devine Sponsor coordinator - Vicki Cook Coach & Convenor Coordinator –
Dan Leliever Photo & Trophy Coordinator- Liz
Fusco
Uniform Coordinator- Elaine Macklin
Schedule Coordinator- Staci Andrews
Forms/Info Coordinator- Jennifer Woodward
T-Ball convenor- Liz Fusco Mite convenor: Fadia Cocco Girls convenors:
– Elaine Macklin– Ruby Ward
Boys convenors:– Rhonda Cook– Linda Griffiths
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Don Victoria Softball League
What’s in 2012 Continuing to implement Let’s Play curriculum at T-Ball Based on feedback- no umpires at T-Ball Division Two Umpires when feasible at youth levels Increase in permit fees Fewer girls at T-Ball & Mite levels Registration
7 T- Ball teams 3 Co-ed Mite teams– 4 Youth Girls Teams 3 Youth Boys Teams– 7 Adult Teams
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Don Victoria Softball League
Important dates for 2012
April 18 - Season begins
May 8-9 - Picture Day
June 23/24 - Championship Day
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Don Victoria Softball League
Team Selection- T-Ball Balancing
– Age– Gender
Promoting Safety
- Everyone feels included
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T-Ball players- 2012 season
2005 2006 2007 Totals
Team 1 2 B (boys) 4B, 1G (girl) 5 B, 1G 13
Team 2 2 B 4B 4 B, 2G 12
Team 3 4 B 3B, 3B, 2G 12
Team 4 2 B 4B, 1G 5 B, 1G 13
Team 5 2 B, 2G 3B 6 B 13
Team 6 3B 4B 4 B, 2G 13
Team 7 3B, 1G 2B, 1G 5 B 12
Totals 21 (19B,3G) 27 ( 26 B,3 G) 40 (32B 8G) 88( 74B,14G)
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Don Victoria Softball League
Coaches package Coaches Duties Rules for the League Team List & Contact Info Team Schedule Parent Letter Exec Info & Contact Info Equipment Maintenance Info Score Sheets ( above T-Ball )
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Don Victoria Softball League
Coaches Responsibilities & Duties
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DVSL: Coaches Responsibilities & Duties
Adhere to the League’s Code of Conduct-Respect
Umpires Players/Children Parks/facilities Coaches
- Encourage Educate Motivate Support development Show
appreciation
- Praise Offer praise Turn defeat into victory Applaud
good plays on both teams Have Fun
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DVSL: Coaches Responsibilities & Duties
Reinforce League Mandate
To teach recreational softball skills, good sportsmanship, honesty, teamwork & commitment to players
Follow League Rules
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DVSL: Coaches Responsibilities & Duties
Demonstrate & promote good sportsmanship Be a positive role model Be prepared for practices & games Be knowledgeable of coaches duties at
games: park set-up, getting started on time See coaches Duties
Be knowledgeable of the Play to Learn format (handbook provided)
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DVSL: Coaches Responsibilities & Duties
Contact convenor with any issues/concerns Contact UIC re clarification of rules F/U re unsigned waivers as necessary, see
call list ( Players can NOT play until indemnity waiver is signed! )
Refer parents to Convenor if unable to resolve their issue/concern
Reschedule & play all cancelled games
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T-Ball – Play & Learn
What is Play to Learn?
Designed and endorsed by Softball Canada Focus on Fun, Action & Positive atmosphere Non stressful way to learn the basics of softball Resource handbooks provided
More info can be found at WWW.softball.ca
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T-Ball – Play to Learn
First ½ of evening skill development exercises/drills
2 teams work together on skill development exercises/drills
Engage parents' assistance 2nd ½ of evening- applies developing skills in
a game setting to promote understanding & confidence
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T-Ball – Play & Learn
Coaching T-Ball players -Sarah El Raheb
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Don Victoria Softball League
Role of Convenor
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Don Victoria Softball League
Role of Convenor
Represents coaches/players at Exec. Comm. Mtgs. and communicates league info back to coaches
Oversees conduct of team players, coaches and parents
Assists Coaches in player/parent disciplinary matters Collects and maintains info re teams results for
Division ( above T-Ball)
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Don Victoria Softball League
Review of League Rules
Brian Cook
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Don Victoria Softball League
League Equipment
Juanita Devine
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Don Victoria Softball League
Team Equipment Team bags available for pick up today
Do not remove team tag #
Use League issued/approved equipment
Content list provided for reference
Carry an old blanket or sleeping bag for cool nights
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Don Victoria Softball League
Different sizes of helmets and bats provided ( no need to un-do chin-straps
Discourage players from throwing helmets on ground
1 set Shin Guards and a Chest protector provided
Adjust straps on shin guards (no knots)
Contact Equipment manager re size concerns
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Don Victoria Softball League
Integrated back-catchers helmets & masks
Straps on batters helmets
Safe bases ( above T-Ball level)
Have Players Label their Gloves!!!
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Don Victoria Softball League
Keep track of your equipment
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Don Victoria Softball League
Equipment lost during 2012 season - Youth Division
Equipment # Est. Replacement cost
Chest protector 1 $40.00
Bats (Various sizes, 24”, 26”, 27”,29”, 20”, 32” )
8 $300.00
Wiffle balls 6 $9.00
Pitcher’s mounds & spikes 3 $10.00
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Don Victoria Softball League
Preparing the field
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Don Victoria Softball League
Home team prepares park for game Allow 15 minutes for preparation ( more if it has
rained) Carry a rake & shovel if possible A bucket & old shammys come in handy Hammer & Tape measure provided Distance from pitcher’s mound to home plate
measured from back of home plate Use foul posts as a guide when available
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Don Victoria Softball League
Use hammers to secure base spikes Protect base straps when hammering in base spikes Use care in removing bases.. The new ones will not
last as long as the vintage bases Check dug-out and field for equipment before
leaving park Remind players/parents to collect their garbage Dry wet equipment. Trade damaged equipment for a replacement
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Don Victoria Softball League
Clean equipment bag at end of season!!!
Check for player’s personal belongings and return to owner
Return equipment on Championship day
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Don Victoria Softball League
To Play or not to Play!!
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Don Victoria Softball League
To Play or not to play!
Games can be rescheduled if both teams agree
Coaches can decide amongst themselves – please let Convenor know what you decide
For T-ball – Cold weather may also be a consideration.
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Don Victoria Softball League
Cancelations due to weather or park conditions – Who decides & when
Home team coach in consultation with away team
– Who Needs to know Other coach Players Convenor
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Don Victoria Softball League
Getting started
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Tips for Practices
What has worked for you?
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Don Victoria Softball League
Celebrate success no matter how big or small.
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Questions?
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Spring Ball is unpredictable
Be Prepared!
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Softball is a family activity!
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Encourage family involvement
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Don Victoria Softball League
Final Thoughts Consider providing a parent letter Consider having a treat list for games. Have a
parent organize. Have a plan for communicating cancellations Consider the age & development stage of players Look for ways to recognize achievements Have fun, you’ll get back more than you give Share your experiences & stories with friends and
family
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Don Victoria Softball League
Final thoughts
Plan to repeat Parent survey this season Your availability for mid-season coaches
meeting? Consider joining the Executive Committee Promote parental involvement, eg coaching,
convenor, Executive Committee
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Don Victoria Softball League
Executive Committee Positions
Positions Role & estimated time commitment ( In addition to attending the majority of meetings)
Secretary Record & circulate meeting notes of Executive Committee – approx 10-12 (2 hour) meetings/ season
Asst Equipment manager Approx 15 hours at end/beginning of season to prepare team equipment bags for distribution
Asst Sponsor Coordinator Approx 15 Hours at beginning of season to identify & confirm sponsors
Coach Coordinator Approx 10 hours to recruit coaches and distribute key information to coaches
Convenor Coordinator Approx 5 hours to recruit convenors and distribute key information to Division Convenors
General Member Assist as necessary to support League functioning
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Resources for coaches
DVSL Coaches package Other League Coaches Sample parent letter on DVSL Website Local Library for books on coaching softball Softball Ontario Resources available for loan from
Executive Websites:
– www.y-coach.com– www.game-ex.com/drills– www.specialolympics.org/softball.apex– www.oasa.ca/links
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Lets Play Ball!!!!
Have a great season !